Alphasmart Neo - Handheld

I purchased the Neo2 for taking notes in college classes as I am unable to write. It does the job, but not a great job. Because the keyboard is not ergonomic, nor is there a way to attach a better keyboard, my spelling on the Neo is horrendous. It is also difficult to see the cursor when attempting to move it around in the text to make corrections, so I gave up on that. After each lecture, I transfer the file to the computer, then Save As a Word document, then run spell checker, then try to get the notes better organized. I also record the lecture and transcribe the recording against the Neo text file and I miss about 10% of it on the Neo. I am actually a fast and accurate typist with an ergonomic keyboard, so using the Neo is quite frustrating for me, but at least I get the notes. Unfortunately, it will have to be an expensive stop-gap tool until I can afford something better.

I started out with an Alphasmart 3000 three years ago when I wanted to join other writers at coffeehouses for write-ins, but could not afford a laptop. I discovered that the Alphasmart 3000 was a great non-distraction writing machine that allowed me to produce larger word counts on my rough drafts than having a machine that was hooked up to the internet. The combination of the small screen, not being able to go back and edit easily on the fly and the ability to load up my finished work to my computer's word processing program with ease turned out to be a winning combination for me as a writer.

After a year of using the Alphasmart 3000, I decided to upgrade to the Alphasmart Neo. I am glad that I did. With the Neo, I have the same good features that made the AS3K a wonderful non-distraction writing machine. The Neo's keyboard is more comfortable with a better feel to the keys and the screen is slightly larger than the AS3K. The Neo handles larger file sizes and has a dictionary, thesarus and a word count feature built in. The unit is lightweight and tough. The battery life is like nothing in this world. I put in batteries once a year and then forget about it. I always have power in the unit when I need it.

I now own a laptop, but when I am working on a rough draft, I still pull out my Alphasmart Neo. It is my preferred drafting machine of choice. I have paired up the Neo with a Neoprene sleeve designed for a 13" MacBook Air and a Mighty Bright Music Light. Everything fits easily into my writing bag and carts around effortlessly.

If you are a novelist, a freelance writer, a student who needs to take notes in the classroom but are not allowed to bring a computer with you, do consider purchasing the Alphasmart Neo. It might be the answer you were looking for.

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We chose this product because it had Cowriter on it, which is a program that helps with spelling. My son loves this aid as he has a hard time spelling. He loves to write imaginative stories but has difficulty physically writing and the computer has too many distractions which the Alphasmart Neo does not, so he makes greater progress. When hooked to the computer things can be easily printed or just saved to the computer. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a simple typing device without all the games, internet and other distractions found on computers. It's been a great help to my son's education!

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Wanted a Alphasmart Neo when I saw a fellow writer using it.

This machine comes in so handy because it is so portable.

It is also so easy to use. And the battery seems to last forever

making it easy for long interviews, class notes, or airline flights.

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bought this for my 9 yr.old autistic grandson..it's working out wonderfully.it came in great shape.they have these in his class for a few kids, but I thought he should have his own..